Quality Rating: 5/5
Based on price: 4/5
Time with Product: 5 years (purchased in 2016)
Review:
Where do I begin. WOW. The quality of the paper is unbeatable! It is extremely smooth and durable. It is not easy to rip this paper. It has thickness to it too. I had to outline a few of my abstract art with a fine-tip marker and there was no bleeding on the back of the page.
This booklet is absolutely amazing, it is great for sketching and it can withstand a lot of ink and a lot of graphite. The main reason why I decided to purchase this product was because I was using normal printer paper to sketch and shade in my art and the paper would appear like it was going to fall apart because there was so much graphite on the paper that it felt like the paper was soaked with water. It had that same feeling. Not to mention, all the graphite bled through the paper. For example, if I was working on a white wooden table and I was shading, There would be graphite marks and shades that had went through the paper. This product eliminated that! There was no more bleeding thanks to its great thickness, and there was no longer a weird texture while shading in that a normal printer paper would normally have.
This is a high quality paper and I would recommend it to all artists who are serious about their work and their art. I would not necessarily recommend this for beginners because the paper is expensive and if you are at least not an amateur, it is simply unnecessary. You can get other great quality sketch books to practice on for much cheaper and you would not notice much of a difference in quality. I do notice the difference but that is because I have reached a point in my career where those small details matter and those small imperfections are important to me.
WHAT I WOULD SUGGEST | EVEN FOR PROFESSIONALS:
I would suggest you purchase two sketchbooks. One for practicing and daily sketching. Projects with an estimate time of under 10 hours. Then, I would purchase this high quality paper, and I would use it only for my serious pieces of work. Anything with an expected 10+ hours of sketching and work.
I hope my review makes sense and helps you decide whether or not you would like to purchase this sketchbook.
Have fun shopping! :)
- Rami Taha
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Paper Pad, Smooth, Tape Bound, 9x12 inches, 20 Sheets (100lb/270g) - Artist Paper for Adults an
4.8 | 12,432 ratings
Price: 11.73
Last update: 09-08-2024
About this item
Heavy Bristol weight paper for final artwork
Ideal for pen, ink, mechanical drawing, air brush, and marker
100 lb. / 270 gsm acid free smooth surface perfect for fine detail work
9"x12" Tape Bound; 20 Sheets per Pad
Made in the USA
Ideal for pen, ink, mechanical drawing, air brush, and marker
100 lb. / 270 gsm acid free smooth surface perfect for fine detail work
9"x12" Tape Bound; 20 Sheets per Pad
Made in the USA
Product information
| Brand | Strathmore |
|---|---|
| Color | Smooth |
| Material | Paper |
| Sheet Size | 9.5 x 12 |
| Paper Finish | Smooth |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 9"W |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing |
| Sheet Count | 20 |
| UPC | 012017365096 783882896052 773822190845 046979698756 308132627110 046958999515 046954094092 046903599708 798804560409 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Strathmore |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00012017365096, 40012017365094 |
| Item Weight | 15.5 ounces |
| ASIN | B00254AU8Q |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 300 Series Bristol |
| Customer Reviews |
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars
12,409 ratings
4.8 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #187 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #1 in Bristol Paper |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Assembly required | No |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Batteries required | No |
| Included Components | artists-paintbrushes |
| Import | Made in the USA or Imported |
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